Zudora
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a combination meaning "gift of Zu".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Zudora. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zudora today is around 60 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zudora births was 1915 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zudora. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Zudora. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1915
28 babies that year
Average age
60
years old
1918 SSA rank
#5,584
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Zudora: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zudora by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Zudora during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 51 | 51 |
Geography
Where Zudoras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Zudora
The name Zudora has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the words "zu" meaning "to conquer" and "dora" meaning "gift", suggesting the name may have been given to a child born to a victorious warrior or leader as a symbolic representation of triumph.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zudora can be found in the Mahabharata, a renowned Sanskrit epic. In this ancient text, Zudora is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a princess from a neighboring kingdom. This reference provides evidence of the name's use during the epic's composition, which scholars estimate to have occurred between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE.
During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 6th century CE, the name Zudora gained popularity among the ruling classes and nobility. Historical records from this period mention several individuals bearing this name, including Zudora Devi, a renowned philosopher and poet who lived during the reign of King Chandragupta II (375-415 CE).
In the 9th century CE, a Buddhist monk named Zudora Thera is known to have traveled extensively throughout Southeast Asia, spreading the teachings of Buddhism. His journey is documented in several ancient manuscripts, and he is credited with establishing several monasteries in the region.
During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries, the name Zudora was associated with strength and valor. One notable figure from this period was Zudora Khan, a skilled military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb (1658-1707). His bravery and strategic prowess were praised in various historical accounts.
In more recent history, Zudora Bahadur was an Indian freedom fighter who actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule in the early 20th century. Born in 1886, she was imprisoned for her involvement in the non-violent resistance movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.
While the name Zudora has ancient roots and historical significance in South Asia, its usage has become less common in modern times, particularly outside of the Indian subcontinent. However, it remains a unique and meaningful name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Zudora + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zudora as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zudora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zudora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zudora going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Zudora a common name?
We classify Zudora as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 51 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zudora most popular?
The single biggest year for Zudora was 1915, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zudora is about 60 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Zudora in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zudora a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zudora in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Zudora still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zudora in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Zudora can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Zudora?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Zudora, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.